86654 Encephaltis west eqne antibody
Also known as: Western equine encephalitis antibody, WEE serology
Western equine encephalitis virus antibody detection measuring immune response to this arbovirus.
In Plain Language
encephalitis antibody test; horse disease-related antibody
Clinical Context
Detects Western equine encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with encephalitis. Less severe than Eastern equine encephalitis but still serious neurologic infection transmitted by mosquitoes.
RVU Information
CPT 86654 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 86654?
CPT 86654 (Encephaltis west eqne antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Western equine encephalitis virus antibody detection measuring immune response to this arbovirus.
Who uses CPT code 86654?
CPT 86654 is used by Virology, Infectious Disease, Neurology. Detects Western equine encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with encephalitis. Less severe than Eastern equine encephalitis but still serious neurologic infection transmitted by mosquitoes.
When is CPT 86654 used?
Detects Western equine encephalitis virus antibodies in patients with encephalitis. Less severe than Eastern equine encephalitis but still serious neurologic infection transmitted by mosquitoes.
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